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 November
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in November
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 25h 44m.

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 $49 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 306 km and will cost you around $50. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 330 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 25h 44m.

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 $49 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 306 km and will cost you around $50. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 330 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 (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,294 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merrillville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Merrillville and Comfort Suites Merrillville near US 30.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merrillville

Hiring a car in Merrillville

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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