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
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 centre. The shortest flight to Wilmette from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 15h 05m.
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 Bloomington, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 26m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Wilmette is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 14 miles from Wilmette. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 210 miles and will cost you around AED 316. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about AED 356 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Wilmette
Where to stay in popular areas of Wilmette
Hiring a car in Wilmette
Expect to pay AED 3.60 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 43.19 and AED 57.59. 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 car hire (Ford EcoSport or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.