Introduction
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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carol Stream to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 Christchurch and takes around 27h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to Grand Rapids takes 4h 08m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $47 for a 4h 55m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 120 miles and will cost you around $116. From Monona, the ticket costs about $149 for a journey of 215 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 Christchurch and takes around 27h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to Grand Rapids takes 4h 08m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $47 for a 4h 55m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 120 miles and will cost you around $116. From Monona, the ticket costs about $149 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,492 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,074 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,040 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,660 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay $1.49 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 $17.85 and $23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.49 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 $17.85 and $23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.