Plainfield, IL
Living in Plainfield.
Plainfield is a village of about 45,000 people in Will and Kendall counties, about 34 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, midway between Naperville and Joliet. It pairs a historic downtown on the DuPage River with newer neighborhoods that have grown fast since the 1990s.
Things to do in Plainfield.
Historic downtown Plainfield
Lockport Street and Des Plaines Street, lined with 1800s storefronts, shops and restaurants, with the DuPage River running through the village center.
Settlers' Park
A park south of Village Hall with a lake, a war memorial and free outdoor concerts in summer.
Lake Renwick Preserve
A Will County forest preserve on a former quarry, known for birdwatching and its heron rookery.
Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway
Plainfield is one of only two places where the two famous highways crossed, and they once shared a three block stretch downtown.
Historic landmarks
The Plainfield Halfway House, the Flanders House and a 1928 Standard Oil gas station are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Plainfield Public Library
The village library district, serving the community since 1925.
Community festivals
Downtown hosts summer events like Plainfield Fest, with food, music and family activities.
Schools.
Most of Plainfield is in Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202, which has four high schools: Plainfield Central, South, North and East. Parts of the village are in Oswego 308 or Indian Prairie 204. Always confirm the district for a specific address.
Getting around.
I-55 runs along the east side of the village with two exits, and US 30, Route 59 and Route 126 meet downtown. Naperville, Joliet and Bolingbrook are all a short drive away.
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Plainfield questions.
What is Plainfield known for?
Plainfield is known for its historic downtown along Lockport Street, Settlers' Park summer concerts, Lake Renwick Preserve and its place in highway history as one of only two spots where Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway crossed.
How far is Plainfield from Chicago?
Plainfield is about 34 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, with I-55 along the east side of the village.
Which school districts serve Plainfield?
Most of Plainfield is in Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Some areas are in Oswego 308 or Indian Prairie 204. Always confirm the district for a specific address.
How much does it cost to sell a home in Plainfield with Yousef?
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