Wilmette, IL

united states

Wilmette is an upscale lakefront suburb 16 miles north of Chicago, accessible via I-94 (Edens Expressway) and US-41. The village sits along Lake Michigan's shore in Cook County and connects to downtown Chicago via the CTA Purple Line. Most visitors arrive from O'Hare Airport (45 minutes) or use Sheridan Road for scenic north-south travel. The community is famous for the Bahá'í House of Worship, a striking nine-sided temple with a 191-foot dome.