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
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
$178
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 18h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to East Lansing takes 3h 51m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $59 for a 4h 08m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 354 km and will cost you around $189. From Monona, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 356 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 18h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to East Lansing takes 3h 51m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $59 for a 4h 08m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 354 km and will cost you around $189. From Monona, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 356 km.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,319 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,106 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,007 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,167 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.21 and $25.62. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.21 and $25.62. 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, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.