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.
Where to stay
8415 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · ihg.com
8460 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · ihg.com
8339 Ohio St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · ihg.com
8400 Indiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · hilton.com
8410 Indiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · hilton.com
1355 E 83rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · extendedstayamerica.com
8275 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · oyorooms.com
6201 Opportunity Ln, Merrillville, IN 46410 · wyndhamhotels.com
8290 Georgia St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · redroof.com
8293 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · hilton.com
8300 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · wyndhamhotels.com
7775 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · hilton.com
8210 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · choicehotels.com
8275 Georgia St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · marriott.com
8353 Georgia St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · hilton.com
8018 Delaware Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 · marriott.com
1500 E 83rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · woodspring.com
8250 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · fairbridgeinns.com
732 E 82nd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · knightsinn.com
1344 E 83rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · choicehotels.com
8311 Ohio St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · choicehotels.com
1855 S, 1855 Mississippi St, Hobart, IN 46342 · staykeywesthotels.com
1915 Mississippi St, Hobart, IN 46342 · choicehotels.com
8375 Georgia St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · wyndhamhotels.com
Indoor
1350 E 83rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · choicehotels.com
8290 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410 · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, American, Restaurant · Southern-inspired vegan restaurant. Opening hours: Tu 12:00-19:00; We-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 15:00-19:00 Features: takeaway,… · breathgvegan.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 555 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · portillos.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 4651 West 61st Avenue, Hobart, 46342 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 05:00-20:00 · 5775 Broadway, Merrillville, 46410 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa, Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1640 East Summit Street, Crown Point, 46307 · beggarspizza.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1137 North Main Street, Crown Point, 46307-2714 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 2385 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, 46410 · chick-fil-a.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3412 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 31 West 81st Street, Merrillville, 46410 · pandaexpress.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 333 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · locations.qdoba.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 2821 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · locations.tacobell.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 10735 Broadway, Crown Point, 46307 · starbucks.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 8425 Broadway, Merrillville, 46410 · restaurants.applebees.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 221 West 61st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · ljsilvers.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 2345 East 80th Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · longhornsteakhouse.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 2217 East 80th Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · mission-bbq.com
Wings, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 407 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 10:30-20:30; Su 10:30-19:30 · 7219 Taft Street, 46410
Southern, Regional, Fast Food · Features: vegan options, halal, kosher · 7187 Taft Street, 46410 · breathgvegan.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 1900 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, 46410
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, Su 07:30-18:00; Tu-Sa 07:30-20:00 · 7205 Broadway, Merrillville, 46410 · maximsrestaurant.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · 7311 Mallard Lane, Schererville, 46375 · tjs.cafe
Soul Food, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 3 West 51st Avenue, 46410
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant
Cafe · cafe · 281 West 80th Place, Merrillville, 46410 · theregioncatcafe.com
Fast Food · fast food · 4901 Broadway, Gary, 46409
Indoor
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery Wikipedia: en:Koney King · 4601 Broadway, Gary, 46409
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 303 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · locations.panerabread.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6849 Broadway, Merrillville, 46410 · dairyqueen.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 6126 Broadway, Merrillville, 46410 · locations.papajohns.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30 Features: takeaway · 1579 East 79th Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · culvers.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 10:30-22:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 6690 Broadway, Merrillville, 46410 · haroldschickenmville.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su closed Features: delivery · 409 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · number1chopsuey.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 10715 Broadway, Crown Point, 46307 · locations.chipotle.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 2425 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, 46410
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 71 West 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410
American, Steak, Restaurant · American/Steak restaurant · 1590 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, 46410 · locations.outback.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 1450 East 82nd Avenue, Merrillville, 46410
Barbecue, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 4301 Broadway, Gary, 46409
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 2515 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, 46410
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4681 Broadway, Gary, 46409
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 6601 Broadway, Merrillville, 46410
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
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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.
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.
Griffith-Merrillville Airport 4.3 mi to the centre
Griffith, IN, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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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
Intercity coach
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