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Winfield

Indiana, United States · North America

About Winfield

Winfield sits on the route: 10 minutes from Lakes of the Four Seasons, 59km from Field Museum of Natural History.

Winfield is a town located in Indiana, United States. With a population of 5,406, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Winfield sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Winfield to your route.

About Winfield

Winfield ( WIN-feeld) is a town in Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Winfield had a population of 7,181. The town was incorporated in 1993 in order to keep the residents from being annexed by other neighboring communities. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an

Read more unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott. The town is served by the Crown Point post office and addresses in Winfield share the Crown Point ZIP code. In 2014 Winfield formed a Marshal department for public safety and law enforcement duties, prior to that time police protection services were provided by the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Notable people from Winfield include Logan Hamnik, known for founding the first ever post office in the city of Whiting back in 1871.

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Where is Winfield located?

Winfield is located in Indiana, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.4053 latitude, -87.2753 longitude.

What is the population of Winfield?

Winfield has a population of approximately 5,406 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
5,406
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Indiana
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.4053, -87.2753

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Winfield

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Field Museum of Natural History

Home to Sue, the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, along with extensive anthropological and geological collections.

59 km · about 70 min drive

landmark

Shedd Aquarium

Iconic Chicago aquarium on the Lake Michigan waterfront housing over 32,000 animals from around the world.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Winfield

  • 60 kmRoute 66 - Chicago StartThe 'Begin Route 66' sign on Adams Street at Michigan Avenue marks the start of the 2,448-mile Mother Road to Santa Monica: the classic photo stop before heading west.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Winfield.

Lakes of the Four Seasons

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 7,033

Crown Point

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 28,879

Merrillville

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 35,224

Hebron

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 3,704

Shorewood Forest

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 2,708

Lake Dalecarlia

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 1,355

Aberdeen

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 1,875

Hobart

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 28,404

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