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. 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.

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
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 20h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to Champaign takes 3h 05m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from East Lansing, expect to pay about $90 for a 3h 51m 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 Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 290 km and will cost you around $66. From Monona, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 346 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 20h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Train. The train journey from Carol Stream to Champaign takes 3h 05m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from East Lansing, expect to pay about $90 for a 3h 51m 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 Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 290 km and will cost you around $66. From Monona, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,376 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,123 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,467 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (996 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,155 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,361 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 $18.69 and $24.92. 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, 50% 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 $18.69 and $24.92. 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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