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
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 32 miles from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Merrillville is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Merrillville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Merrillville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 32 miles from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Merrillville is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Merrillville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Merrillville

LAFLafayette Purdue University
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,006 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,674 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,790 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,958 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,829 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (565 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (475 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (445 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (300 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,411 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (654 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (683 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 $1.87 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 $22.40 and $29.87. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage 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, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.40 and $29.87. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage 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, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.