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 21h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Bloomington takes 2h 26m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burlington, expect to pay about $112 for a 4h 11m 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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 330 km and will cost you around $54. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 362 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 21h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Bloomington takes 2h 26m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Burlington, expect to pay about $112 for a 4h 11m 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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 330 km and will cost you around $54. From Monona, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 362 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 (1,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,295 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,974 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,213 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,541 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (542 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (456 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,327 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,668 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (281 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (636 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (707 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 $1.98 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 $23.67 and $31.55. 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 $1.98 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 $23.67 and $31.55. 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.