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 15 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
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 28m.
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$ 26 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 23 km from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 306 km and will cost you around C$ 39. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 103 for a journey of 362 km.
Airlines serving Wilmette
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette
Most booked hotels in Wilmette
Renting a car in Wilmette
Expect to pay C$ 1.28 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$ 15.32 and C$ 20.42. The most frequently booked car type in Wilmette is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.