Illinois, United States · North America
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Winthrop Harbor is a town located in Illinois, United States. With a population of 6,818, it is an important destination in North America.
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Winthrop Harbor is a station on Metra's Union Pacific North Line located in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. It is located on 7th Street, one block east of Ravine Drive. Winthrop Harbor is 44.5 miles (71.6 km) away from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the inbound terminus of the Union Pacific North Line. In Metra'sRead more
zone-based fare system, Winthrop Harbor is in zone 4. As of 2018, Winthrop Harbor is the 206th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 59 weekday boardings.
Winthrop Harbor is located at grade level and has two side platforms that serve two tracks. It is the northernmost Metra station in the State of Illinois. A parking lot is situated on the west side of the station.
As of September 20, 2025, Winthrop Harbor is served by 19 trains (10 inbound, nine outbound) on weekdays, and by 16 trains (eight in each direction) on weekends and holidays.
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Winthrop Harbor is located in Illinois, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.4789 latitude, -87.8237 longitude.
Winthrop Harbor has a population of approximately 6,818 people, making it a town in United States.
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