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
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$205
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 18h 17m.

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 $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 37m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 225 km and will cost you around $71. From Madison, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 282 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 18h 17m.

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 $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 37m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 225 km and will cost you around $71. From Madison, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,052 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,671 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,043 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,469 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,478 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,096 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,010 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,627 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.68. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.68. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.