Wilmette travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wilmette
With a population of 27,087, Wilmette is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States.
Where to Eat in Wilmette
If you’re looking for affordable options, Firefly (111 Green Bay Rd) and Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Wilmette (1126 Central Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Wilmette
How to Get to Wilmette
Plane
When flying to Wilmette, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilmette from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 23 km from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Fox, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Bus, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 129 km and will cost you around $124. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 153 km.
Airlines serving Wilmette
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette
Hiring a car in Wilmette
Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Wilmette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmette is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford EcoSport or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.