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
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$232
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 18h 25m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $57 for a 4h 08m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 129 km and will cost you around $84. From Madison, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 282 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 18h 25m.

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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $57 for a 4h 08m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 129 km and will cost you around $84. From Madison, the ticket costs about $101 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,042 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,032 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,127 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,499 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 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 $18.37 and $24.49. 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 $1.54 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 $18.37 and $24.49. 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.