Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

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 C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about C$ 46 for a 3h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 26 miles from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 87. From Madison, the ticket costs about C$ 74 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

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 C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about C$ 46 for a 3h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 26 miles from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 87. From Madison, the ticket costs about C$ 74 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

KLM
Good (1,409 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,505 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,254 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,111 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,468 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,870 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Most booked hotels in Carol Stream

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 166+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 295+
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Motel 6 Elk Grove Village - O'Hare
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 65+
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Renting a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Carol Stream (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.17 and C$ 20.23. 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 rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Carol Stream (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.17 and C$ 20.23. 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 rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.