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
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
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 26h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. The train journey from Wilmette to Kalamazoo takes 2h 40m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 08m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 338 km and will cost you around $149. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 354 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 Wellington and takes around 26h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. The train journey from Wilmette to Kalamazoo takes 2h 40m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 08m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 338 km and will cost you around $149. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,671 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,494 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,672 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,901 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.