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
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 23h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $61 for a 2h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 175 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 23h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $61 for a 2h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 80 miles and will cost you around $30. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,787 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,219 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,308 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,725 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,891 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,047 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,455 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,705 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay $1.41 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 $16.90 and $22.53. 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 $1.41 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 $16.90 and $22.53. 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.