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$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 Montreal and takes around 4h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to Kalamazoo takes 2h 40m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 40 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 26 miles from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 210 miles and will cost you around C$ 119. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 73 for a journey of 220 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 Montreal and takes around 4h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to Kalamazoo takes 2h 40m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 40 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 26 miles from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 210 miles and will cost you around C$ 119. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 73 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,692 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,025 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,661 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,060 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,671 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,897 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$ 217+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
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Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 273+
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Renting a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.94 and C$ 18.58. 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$ 1.17 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$ 13.94 and C$ 18.58. 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.