Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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, Convito Cafe and Market (1515 Sheridan Rd) and Valley Lodge Tavern (1141 Central Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmette

Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 22h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 241 km and will cost you around $67. From Monona, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 266 km.

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 22h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 241 km and will cost you around $67. From Monona, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,795 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,225 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,331 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,910 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,045 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,457 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,710 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,097 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.29 and $23.05. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.29 and $23.05. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.