Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carol Stream has to offer.

When to visit Carol Stream

Carol Stream in April
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carol Stream in April
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Carol Stream departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 44m.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

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 Tampa and takes around 2h 44m.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Carol Stream

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Carol Stream

Lufthansa
Good (8,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,800 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,697 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carol Stream

Most booked hotels in Carol Stream

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Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1269 reviews)
$226+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Carol Stream (Wheaton) By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 244 reviews)
$117+
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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 594 reviews)
$193+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2560 reviews)
$151+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1298 reviews)
$123+
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Hampton Inn Chicago/Carol Stream (Wheaton Area)
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 555 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Carol Stream

Renting a car in Carol Stream costs $46 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations in Carol Stream.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Carol Stream costs $46 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations in Carol Stream.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Carol Stream is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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