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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 303
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 303
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 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 154 for a 2h 05m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 279. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about AED 140 for a journey of 129 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 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 154 for a 2h 05m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 279. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about AED 140 for a journey of 129 km. Merrillville’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Merrillville

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (156 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Good (7 reviews)
Volaris
Good (709 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 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.