This is a list that I compiled from the area hotels.  I included prices for casino hotels because they are actually closer to Gary.  Please forgive us if anyone is offended.  

Hilton Garden Inn--7775 Mississippi St. Merrillville, IN--219 769 7100
Price--$120/night and up

Red Roof Inn--8290 Georgia St.--Merrillville, IN--219 738 2430
Price--$48/night and up

Extended Stay--1355E 83rd Ave.--Merrillville, IN--219 769 4740
​Price--$74/night and up

America's Best--8250 Louisiana St.--Merrillville, IN--219 736 5100
​Price--$42/night and up

Econolodge--6201 Opportunity LN--Merrillville, IN--219 942 8555
​Price--$48/night and up

Comfort Inn--1344E 83rd Ave--Merrillville, IN--219 947 7677
​Price--$81/night and up

Hampton Inn--8936 Calumet Ave.--Munster, IN--219 836 5555
​Price--$161/night and up

Ameristar Casino--777 Ameristar Blvd.--East Chicago, IN--219 378 3000
​Price $204/night and up (adults only)

Majestic Star Casi1 Buffington Harbor Dr.--Gary, IN--888 225 8259
Price--$107/night and up