Brown Mackie College — Merrillville is conveniently located in the Twin Towers business complex of Merrillville, just west of the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Interstate 65. Merrillville is part of the Gary, Indiana, metropolitan area and is only 40 miles from Chicago, and within a few hours’ drive of Indianapolis, Toledo, and Detroit. The town is centered around the intersection of US 30 and Interstate 65, helping to connect Merrillville to these large metropolitan areas.

Merrillville is a hub for retail trade in northwest Indiana. The US 30 corridor between Taft Street and Colorado Street harbors a large concentration of big-box retailers, hotels, restaurants, and automobile dealerships. Westfield Southlake, one of the largest shopping malls in Indiana, is located in this area. Ameriplex at the Crossroads, an industrial and technology park, opened at Broadway between 93rd Avenue and 101st Avenue in 2005. The development is designated as an Indiana Certified Technology Park. In addition, Merrillville is home to the corporate headquarters of NiSource, a Fortune 500 company.

It isn’t all about business in Merrillville, though. Here you’ll find more than 20 community parks with opportunities for Brown Mackie College – Merrillville students to enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking while furthering their education.