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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carol Stream has to offer.

Where to Eat in Carol Stream

If you’re looking for affordable options, T42 (27 W 371 North Ave) and White Castle - Carol Stream (110 W North Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Carol Stream departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m 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 Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Carol Stream, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Carol Stream departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carol Stream. The train journey from Carol Stream to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m 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 Kyte, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Carol Stream

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,805 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,326 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, 809 reviews)
$209+
The Westin O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 397 reviews)
$207+
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Carol Stream (Wheaton)
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 136 reviews)
$136+
Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 951 reviews)
$146+
Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2240 reviews)
$132+
Hampton Inn Chicago-Carol Stream
2 stars
Good (7.4, 227 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Carol Stream

Renting a car in Carol Stream costs $83 per day, on average, or $333 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Carol Stream costs $83 per day, on average, or $333 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.