Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Plainfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plainfield

With a population of 39,581, Plainfield is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plainfield has to offer.

Where to Eat in Plainfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, HopScotch and Vine (24047 West Lockport Street) and Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse Plainfield (11914 S Route 59) are great picks.

When to visit Plainfield

Plainfield in March
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainfield in March
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Plainfield

Plane

Although Plainfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 35 miles from Plainfield. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Plainfield departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainfield. The train journey from Plainfield to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainfield is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 35 miles from Plainfield. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainfield, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Plainfield takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Plainfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 35 miles from Plainfield. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Plainfield departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainfield. The train journey from Plainfield to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainfield is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 35 miles from Plainfield. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainfield, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Plainfield takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Plainfield

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
BMIBloomington-Normal

Airlines serving Plainfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainfield

Most booked hotels in Plainfield

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Hotel Arista
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 181 reviews)
$235+
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Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 451 reviews)
$209+
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The Plainfield Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 69 reviews)
$130+
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Tru by Hilton Naperville Chicago
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 286 reviews)
$111+
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Best Western Naperville Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1132 reviews)
$95+
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Motel 6 Naperville Il
2 stars
Good (7, 814 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Plainfield

Renting a car in Plainfield costs $53 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Plainfield.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Plainfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Plainfield is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plainfield costs $53 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Plainfield.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Plainfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Plainfield is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Plainfield

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$36/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

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