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.
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 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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 14h 55m.
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 ₹ 1,170 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about ₹ 1,253 for a 2h 26m trip.
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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilmette, including Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Wilmette takes 129 km and will cost you around ₹ 6,350. From Monona, the ticket costs about ₹ 6,433 for a journey of 282 km.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 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 ₹ 1,043 and ₹ 1,390. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.