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
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$206
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 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilmette from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 03m.

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 Champaign, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 80 miles and will cost you around $89. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wilmette, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilmette from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 03m.

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 Champaign, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 37m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, Amtrak and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 80 miles and will cost you around $89. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,452 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,782 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,737 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,193 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,283 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,878 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,053 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,495 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,450 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,704 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.86 and $22.47. 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 $1.41 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 $16.86 and $22.47. 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.