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
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
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 27h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. The train journey from Wilmette to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $68 for a 2h 45m trip.

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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 354 km and will cost you around $146. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $180 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 Auckland and takes around 27h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. The train journey from Wilmette to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $68 for a 2h 45m trip.

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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including American Airlines, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 354 km and will cost you around $146. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $180 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,988 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,967 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,319 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,519 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,540 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,801 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.45. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.59 and $31.45. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.