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.

Where to Eat in Carol Stream

If you’re looking for affordable options, T42 (27 W 371 North Ave) and White Castle - Carol Stream (110 W North Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Carol Stream from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

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 $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 26 miles from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 80 miles and will cost you around $126. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Carol Stream, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Carol Stream from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 45m.

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 $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $40 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 26 miles from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 80 miles and will cost you around $126. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Carol Stream

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,805 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.