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
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$229
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 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilmette from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 22h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Wilmette, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilmette from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 22h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (8,168 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,741 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,522 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,740 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,683 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.49 and $31.32. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.96 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 $23.49 and $31.32. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.