Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 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 RoccoVino's - Carol Stream (904 W Army Trail Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 368
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 368
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

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 AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

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 AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,814 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,206 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,926 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,941 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Hiring a car in Carol Stream

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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