Resource Guides
Village of Plainfield
Plainfield Park District
Plainfield Visitors Bureau
Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to Plainfield
Ready to settle down in a neighborhood that truly feels like home? Plainfield, Illinois—a far western suburb of Chicago—is a perfect choice. Welcoming residents, highly-ranked schools, gorgeous nature spots, and top conveniences make this an ideal locale to relocate. It is situated in both Will and Kendall Counties and is home to a growing population of 44,308. It is approximately 38 miles outside of Downtown Chicago.
In addition to being a wonderful place to live, Plainfield features many unique attractions for both visitors and residents. This mix includes Sable Creek Winery, Werk Force Brewing Co., The Wandering Dragon Game & Puzzle Shoppe, Lake Renwick, Plainfield Lanes & Escape Room, and the DuPage River.
As with some of the other far western Chicago suburbs, Plainfield is an exceptional value for homebuyers. Rather than having to pay ten to hundreds of thousands extra to be closer to the city, you can purchase a rather large home for an unbeatable price. The median list price here is $325,000.
What to Love
- Outstanding public schools at every grade level
- Exceptional value when buying a home
- Welcoming and family-friendly culture
People & Lifestyle
Plainfield can best be described as a suburban oasis. Roads are primarily residential and traveled only by those living in the area, creating a quiet environment that’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of busier cities.
The proximity to several beautiful natural areas also contributes to the tranquility of Plainfield. Lake Renwick Preserve, Ottawa Park, and Avery Park are just a few of the best spots to soak in the landscape. It’s tough not to immediately become enamored with this town.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Plainfield is home to convenient shopping as well as a number of outstanding, locally-owned stores and restaurants.
While looking to check items off of your weekly to-do list, you’ll have plenty of convenient shops located minutes from home. You can get everything you need at the local Target, Jewel-Osco, Meijer, Menards, and Walmart Supercenter. Toward the center of town, be sure to explore local finds such as Sunnyside Antiques, The Tawny Tortoise, J. Joho Boutique, Me Tu Boutique Bella, The Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe, Simply Saucy, and DNA Active Lifestyle Outfitters.
There are also a number of top-quality restaurants found in Plainfield. From breakfast to dinner, amazing meals await. Try local favorites such as HopScotch and Vine, Irish Tyme Pub, NWB Next Whiskey Bar Plainfield, Station One Smokehouse, Sovereign, Front Street Cantina, Opera House Steak & Seafood, Capri Sogno, Freedom Brothers Pizza, Moe Joe’s, Southern Belles, Backroads Pub & Grill, Chai Thai Restaurant, and Baby Back Blues.
Things to Do
Upon relocating to Plainfield, you’ll have an almost endless list of fun things to do and experience—no matter the time of year.
In town, you can attend quite a few wonderful events throughout the year. One local favorite is the Brews & BBQ Event. During this festival - held in August - attendees enjoy live music, delicious food, and highly-rated craft beers. At Plainfield Fest, local vendors and artisans offer incredible food, one-of-a-kind items, and more. There is also a petting zoo for the kids and a beer tent for the adults.
Moving around the area, you can visit all of the other area attractions and must-see spots. This list includes Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, Plainfield StoryWalk, Fort Beggs Landmark, Mather Woods Forest Preserve, Ottawa Park, Daisy Dog Park, Norman Greenway, and Van Horn Woods.
Schools
Plainfield is home to several excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include District 202 (add a link to the District site).
