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
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 Miami 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 $14 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 Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Carol Stream
Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream
Most booked hotels in Carol Stream
Renting a car in Carol Stream
Renting a car in Carol Stream costs $69 per day, on average, or $275 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, 10% 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.