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
$240
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$240
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 Wellington and takes around 30h 24m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

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 Wellington and takes around 30h 24m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,693 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,454 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,135 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,076 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,954 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,549 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,868 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $26.04 and $34.72.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $26.04 and $34.72.