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
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$148
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 18h 44m.

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 18h 44m.

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 (1,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,486 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,037 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,717 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,769 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,844 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (568 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (476 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (301 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (448 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (655 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,415 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (682 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 $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Economy (Ford Fiesta 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Economy (Ford Fiesta 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, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.