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
$230
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
$230
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 22h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 55m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 209 km and will cost you around $111. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $90 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 22h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 55m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 209 km and will cost you around $111. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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JetBlue
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Avianca
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Frontier
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Aer Lingus
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LATAM Airlines
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ANA
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wilmette, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.