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
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 17h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 209 km and will cost you around $95. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 314 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 17h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 209 km and will cost you around $95. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 314 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 (1,449 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,154 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,053 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,579 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (455 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (502 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,240 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (580 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (265 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,278 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (709 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 $1.43 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 $17.05 and $22.73. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.43 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 $17.05 and $22.73. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.