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.

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
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in January
Estimated hotel price
€81
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 25m.

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 €25 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 298 km and will cost you around €36. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about €70 for a journey of 362 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h 25m.

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 €25 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Monona, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 298 km and will cost you around €36. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about €70 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Carol Stream

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,178 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,486 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,570 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (833 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,457 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,875 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,966 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay €0.85 per litre in Carol Stream (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €10.14 and €13.52. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.85 per litre in Carol Stream (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €10.14 and €13.52. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.