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
$230
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$230
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 23h 30m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Auckland and takes around 23h 30m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (8,023 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,995 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,394 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,784 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,078 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,403 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,527 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,940 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,579 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,213 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 $26.01 and $34.67. 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 $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 $26.01 and $34.67. 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.