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 25h 25m.

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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 25h 25m.

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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Merrillville

LAFLafayette Purdue University
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,661 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,962 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (573 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (310 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (457 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (662 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,431 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (676 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 $1.95 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 $23.39 and $31.18. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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 $1.95 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 $23.39 and $31.18. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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.