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, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN (2120 Southlake Mall) and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Merrillville (2757 E 80th Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Merrillville

Merrillville in November
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in November
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 19h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 137 km and will cost you around $75. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $110 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 19h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 137 km and will cost you around $75. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 330 km. Merrillville’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Merrillville

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,268 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,105 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,719 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,113 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (303 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (187 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (704 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,250 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 $1.56 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 $18.61 and $24.82. 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 $1.56 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 $18.61 and $24.82. 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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