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, Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Wilmette (1126 Central Ave) and Wilmette Chop House (1162 Wilmette Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmette

Wilmette in April
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in April
Estimated hotel price
$221
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 14h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $52 for a 2h 05m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Greyhound, Bus and Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 169 km and will cost you around $60. From Madison, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Wilmette

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (3,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (687 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (838 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,206 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,023 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,612 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (3,985 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (610 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,283 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (366 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (602 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (821 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (718 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,265 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,015 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.16 and $29.55. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmette is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.