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.

Where to Eat in Carol Stream

If you’re looking for affordable options, RoccoVino's - Carol Stream (904 W Army Trail Rd) and T42 (27 W 371 North Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 120
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 Vancouver and takes around 8h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 2h 19m 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 Dollar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 51. From Champaign, the ticket costs about C$ 70 for a journey of 190 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 Vancouver and takes around 8h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Carol Stream, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 2h 19m 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 Dollar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 51. From Champaign, the ticket costs about C$ 70 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Carol Stream

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (7,258 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,369 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,183 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,024 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,588 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,357 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,743 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,289 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,731 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (845 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,067 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,141 reviews)
Avianca
Good (3,185 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,449 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 277+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 149+
Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 151+
Best Western at O'Hare
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 154+
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 301+

Renting a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.59 and C$ 20.79. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.59 and C$ 20.79. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Full-size (Nissan Frontier or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.