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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmette has to offer.

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
C$ 170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 170
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 3h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. 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 Dollar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 306 km and will cost you around C$ 76. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 96 for a journey of 330 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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 3h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Train. 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 Dollar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Kalamazoo, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 306 km and will cost you around C$ 76. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 96 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,761 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,504 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,893 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,052 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,498 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,086 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,697 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Most booked hotels in Wilmette

Graduate by Hilton Evanston
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 266+
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Renting a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.93 and C$ 18.57. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wilmette, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.93 and C$ 18.57. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Wilmette, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.