Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wilmette travel guide

Wilmette Tourism | Wilmette Guide

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
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$237
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 25h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

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 25h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (8,107 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,439 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,616 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,518 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,846 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,481 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,641 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.84 and $31.78. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.84 and $31.78. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.