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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
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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 in Indiana, United States, with about 5,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lakes of the Four Seasons, about 5 km away.
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 anRead 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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What is there to see near Winfield?
Within an hour or so of Winfield: Field Museum of Natural History (59 km), Shedd Aquarium (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Winfield?
The nearest famous roads are Route 66 - Chicago Start.
Where is Winfield?
Winfield is in Indiana, United States, about 5 km from Lakes of the Four Seasons.
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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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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
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