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, 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
AED 421
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilmette in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 421
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wilmette. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Wilmette

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Wilmette

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,813 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,204 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,925 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,941 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette

Hiring a car in Wilmette

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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