Plainfield, IL is a small town located southwest of Chicago and is known for its friendly community atmosphere. With the growth of the area, getting around Plainfield has become easier and more options are available to residents. The village offers access to bus routes via the Pace bus system which connects Plainfield to nearby towns and cities. There is also the Metra Commuter Rail which provides daily service from downtown Chicago’s Union Station, allowing commuters and visitors easy access in and out of the village. Additionally, the village also has taxi services available throughout the area that can provide quick transport within close proximity to Plainfield. To get further out of town, there are two major airports near Plainfield; O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport are both easily accessible from the village. With all these options, getting around in Plainfield is convenient for locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Plainfield takes 36.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Plainfield get to work:
- 84.2% drive their own car alone
- 6.0% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 3.4% take mass transit