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, Firefly (111 Green Bay Rd) and Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Wilmette (1126 Central Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmette

Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 28h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to New Haven takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milwaukee, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Madison, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 306 km and will cost you around $120. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 330 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 28h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to New Haven takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milwaukee, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Madison, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 306 km and will cost you around $120. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,136 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,860 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,725 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,260 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,165 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,044 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,381 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (902 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.45 and $24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmette is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.45 and $24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmette is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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