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
$233
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$233
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 44m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, 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 18h 44m.

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

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (8,155 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,545 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,453 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,034 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,900 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,382 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,024 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,713 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,770 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,679 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.94 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 $23.23 and $30.97. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.