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, Asparagus (7876 Broadway) and Gino's Steakhouse - Merrillville (600 E 81st Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Merrillville

Merrillville in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 344
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 344
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 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 (1,333 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,151 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (469 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,287 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,172 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 AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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