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
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$231
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 20h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

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 20h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,819 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,824 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,508 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,892 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,603 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,235 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $2.10 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 $25.13 and $33.50. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.10 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 $25.13 and $33.50. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.