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.
When flying to Carol Stream, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Carol Stream departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.
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 Bloomington, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 19m trip.
Another option to get to Carol Stream is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 42 km from Carol Stream. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carol Stream, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Carol Stream takes 129 km and will cost you around $76. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 129 km.
Renting a car in Carol Stream costs $89 per day, on average, or $354 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, 30% 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.