Carol Stream travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carol Stream

With a population of 39,711, Carol Stream is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carol Stream

Plane

When flying to Carol Stream, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Carol Stream from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 338 km and will cost you around $73. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 346 km.

Plane

When flying to Carol Stream, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Carol Stream from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 338 km and will cost you around $73. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Carol Stream

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,996 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,198 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,407 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,835 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (862 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
Avianca
Good (3,352 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,447 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay $1.72 per litre in Carol Stream (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.53 and $27.37. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.72 per litre in Carol Stream (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.53 and $27.37. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.