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, Wilmette Chop House (1162 Wilmette Ave) and Convito Cafe and Market (1515 Sheridan Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmette

Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$193
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 Auckland and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 210 miles and will cost you around $72. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $178 for a journey of 220 miles.

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 Auckland and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 29m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $44 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Monona, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 210 miles and will cost you around $72. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $178 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,177 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,436 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,023 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,271 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.

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