Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 RoccoVino's - Carol Stream (904 W Army Trail Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 25h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to New Haven takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milwaukee, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Madison, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 306 km and will cost you around $122. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 330 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 25h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to New Haven takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milwaukee, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Madison, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 306 km and will cost you around $122. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,150 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,866 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,251 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,169 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,037 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,381 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (913 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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