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
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 27h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. 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 $27 for a 2h 24m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, Amtrak and American Airlines. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 362 km and will cost you around $120. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $181 for a journey of 370 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 27h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. 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 $27 for a 2h 24m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, Amtrak and American Airlines. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 362 km and will cost you around $120. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $181 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,775 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,496 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,077 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,688 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.43 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 $17.05 and $22.73. 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 $1.43 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 $17.05 and $22.73. 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.