Introduction
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, 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 27h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrillville is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Merrillville. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including American Airlines, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 209 km and will cost you around $111. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 248 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 27h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrillville is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Merrillville. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including American Airlines, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 209 km and will cost you around $111. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 248 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 (1,501 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,605 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,259 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,984 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,212 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,541 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (536 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (457 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,622 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,322 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (280 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (630 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (705 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merrillville

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Merrillville

Hiring a car in Merrillville

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.08 and $32.11. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.08 and $32.11. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.