How long is the commute from Plainfield, IL?
Workers who live in Plainfield, IL take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
23.3% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Plainfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Plainfield | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±2.7 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.2 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.3% (±2.5 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Plainfield, the average commute is higher than in Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plainfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Plainfield ranks 19 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 313 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plainfield
| Vehicles available | Plainfield | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.9% (±2.2 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±3.3 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.0% (±2.9 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Plainfield, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Will County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Plainfield
| Plainfield | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.3% (±2.5 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±1.7 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plainfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Will County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Plainfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | — | 33.3 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Plainfield Township | 3.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Will County) | 4.2 mi | 34.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Na-Au-Say Township | 4.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oswego Township | 4.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Crystal Lawns | 6.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oswego | 6.1 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyland | 6.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Boulder Hill | 7.2 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oswego Township, IL (30.9 minutes), Boulder Hill, IL (27.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Frankfort | 35.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Shorewood | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Symerton | 34.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 16 | Wheatland Township (Will County) | 34.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Monee | 33.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Will Township | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Plainfield | 33.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | New Lenox | 32.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 21 | Wilton Township | 32.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 22 | Green Garden Township | 32.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 (tie) | New Lenox Township | 32.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Plainfield Township | 32.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 25 | Romeoville | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Plainfield
How long is the average commute in Plainfield?
Workers who live in Plainfield, IL take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plainfield without a car?
2.6% of households in Plainfield have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plainfield?
23.3% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Plainfield worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainfield village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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