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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilmette has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Wilmette
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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wilmette departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 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 Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Wilmette
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette
Most booked hotels in Wilmette
Renting a car in Wilmette
Renting a car in Wilmette costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmette.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Wilmette (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.