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 32 miles from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $68 for a 2h 45m trip.

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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 220 miles and will cost you around $146. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 230 miles. Merrillville’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

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 27h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $68 for a 2h 45m trip.

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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 220 miles and will cost you around $146. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 230 miles. Merrillville’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Merrillville

LAFLafayette Purdue University
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,322 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,968 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,216 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,520 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (547 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (457 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (436 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,672 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,331 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (282 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (639 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (708 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 $1.99 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 $23.79 and $31.71. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.79 and $31.71. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.