Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Plano, IL
$332,500Median listing price
KendallArea
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About Plano
A Kendall County city (about 11,800 residents in 2020) on the Fox River, best known as the home of the Farnsworth House — Mies van der Rohe's modernist glass-house masterpiece. Housing is a mix of historic homes, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions at moderate prices ($332,500 median, Realtor.com September 2026).
Home prices in Plano
The median listing price in Plano is $332,500.
Top places in Plano
- Farnsworth House (Edith Farnsworth House)
- Downtown Plano (Main Street)
- Plano City Hall
- Plano Community Library
- Plano Amtrak station
- Lakewood Springs area
- Kendall County outdoor recreation (nearby)
Commuting from Plano
- Amtrak's Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg stop at Plano station; there is no in-town Metra station. The nearest BNSF Line Metra station is at Aurora, roughly 20–25 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 55 miles via I-88/Orchard Road; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Plano FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Plano, IL?
The median listing price in Plano is $332,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Plano, IL?
Amtrak's Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg stop at Plano station; there is no in-town Metra station. The nearest BNSF Line Metra station is at Aurora, roughly 20–25 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 55 miles via I-88/Orchard Road; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.