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.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 119
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 4h 10m.

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$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 67. From Madison, the ticket costs about C$ 80 for a journey of 282 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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 4h 10m.

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$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 45 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 67. From Madison, the ticket costs about C$ 80 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,285 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,036 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,031 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,126 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,475 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,498 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Most booked hotels in Carol Stream

Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 246+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 171+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 304+
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Renting a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.53 and C$ 19.38. 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.53 and C$ 19.38. 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, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.