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
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 20h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines. From Madison, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 175 miles and will cost you around $98. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $93 for a journey of 220 miles.

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 20h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines. From Madison, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 175 miles and will cost you around $98. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $93 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (7,479 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,973 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,373 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,645 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,286 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,530 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,069 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,136 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,449 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (984 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,865 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,148 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,333 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.29 and $25.72. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.29 and $25.72. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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