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, Wilmette Chop House (1162 Wilmette Ave) and Valley Lodge Tavern (1141 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Wilmette, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Wilmette to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $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 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 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 $58 per day, on average, or $234 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Wilmette.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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.