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
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$226
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 21h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 05m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 193 km and will cost you around $119. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 314 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 21h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 05m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 193 km and will cost you around $119. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,349 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,979 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,522 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,551 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,960 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,207 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.57 and $31.43. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.57 and $31.43. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.