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
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$231
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 34h 14m.

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 South Bend, expect to pay about $63 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 346 km and will cost you around $121. From Monona, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 356 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 34h 14m.

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 South Bend, expect to pay about $63 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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 346 km and will cost you around $121. From Monona, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 356 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,305 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,928 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,211 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,502 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,503 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,171 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,998 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.41 and $31.21. 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 $1.96 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 $23.41 and $31.21. 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.