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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Merrillville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merrillville

With a population of 35,246, Merrillville is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States.

Where to Eat in Merrillville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Asparagus (7876 Broadway) and Gino's Steakhouse - Merrillville (600 E 81st Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Merrillville

Merrillville in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merrillville

Plane

Although Merrillville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $43 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 290 km and will cost you around $72. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 330 km. Merrillville’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Merrillville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $43 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 290 km and will cost you around $72. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 330 km. Merrillville’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Merrillville

LAFLafayette Purdue University
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,333 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,279 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,100 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,136 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (407 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,915 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (297 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (484 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (184 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (708 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,265 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merrillville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Merrillville and Comfort Suites Merrillville near US 30.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merrillville

Hiring a car in Merrillville

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Merrillville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 per litre in Merrillville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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