How long is the commute from Plano, IL?
Workers who live in Plano, IL take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Plano get to work
| Means of transportation | Plano | Kendall County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±4.7 points) | 76.5% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±3.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 1.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±3.0 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Plano, the average commute is lower than in Kendall County (31.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plano, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kendall County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kendall County, Plano ranks 13 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1050 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plano
| Vehicles available | Plano | Kendall County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±7.8 points) | 22.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±7.3 points) | 44.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±6.6 points) | 31.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Plano, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kendall County (2.2%).
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 Plano
| Plano | Kendall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±3.0 points) | 14.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.2 points) | 98.3% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±4.0 points) | 95.6% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plano, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kendall County (95.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Plano
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano | — | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Little Rock Township | 0.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich Township | 4.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich | 4.8 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrook | 5.1 mi | 37.0 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Bristol Township | 5.1 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Yorkville | 5.7 mi | 34.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Big Rock Township | 5.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Big Rock | 6.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millbrook, IL (37.0 minutes), Bristol Township, IL (33.7 minutes), Yorkville, IL (34.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kendall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Na-Au-Say Township | 31.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Oswego Township | 30.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Kendall Township | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Fox Township (Kendall County) | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 11 | Lisbon | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Little Rock Township | 27.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 | Plano | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 14 | Boulder Hill | 27.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Lisbon Township | 27.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Big Grove Township | 26.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 17 | Newark | 24.2 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Kendall 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 Plano
How long is the average commute in Plano?
Workers who live in Plano, IL take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plano without a car?
0.7% of households in Plano have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plano?
6.9% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Plano worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plano city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plano city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plano city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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