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
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
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 28h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 26m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 314 km and will cost you around $58. From Monona, the ticket costs about $145 for a journey of 338 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 28h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 26m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 314 km and will cost you around $58. From Monona, the ticket costs about $145 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,779 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,496 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,112 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,197 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.66 and $23.55. 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 $1.48 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 $17.66 and $23.55. 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.