Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmette has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wilmette

If you’re looking for affordable options, Firefly (111 Green Bay Rd) and Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Wilmette (1126 Central Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Wilmette

Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 159
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 102. From Champaign, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 190 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 102. From Champaign, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Most booked hotels in Wilmette

Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 248+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 172+
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Motel 6 Elk Grove Village - O'Hare
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 76+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 303+
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Renting a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Wilmette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmette is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Dodge Charger or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Wilmette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmette is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Dodge Charger or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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