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 December
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in December
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 04m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

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 04m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,486 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,030 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,159 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,074 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,341 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,545 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,975 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $2.14 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 $25.59 and $34.11.

Expect to pay $2.14 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 $25.59 and $34.11.