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Merrillville, Indiana

Merrillville is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 36,444 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 36,444

Why go

  • Town in Indiana, United States.
  • Served by Griffith-Merrillville Airport.

History

Merrillville is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 36,444 at the 2020 census. Merrillville is in east-central Lake County, in the Chicago metropolitan area. On January 1, 2015, Merrillville became the most populated town in Indiana, as Fishers in Hamilton County was converted from a town to a city. The town serves as a major shopping hub for Northwest Indiana.

Airports

Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) 10 mi to the centre
Gary, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) 17 mi to the centre
Valparaiso, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Griffith-Merrillville Airport 4.3 mi to the centre
Griffith, IN, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Griffith-Merrillville Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Merrillville, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Gary, Indiana · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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