Winfield is a station on Metra's Union Pacific West Line, located in Winfield, Illinois, at the corner of Jewell Road and Winfield Road. The station is 27.5 miles (44.3 km) away from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the eastern terminus of the West Line.[2] In Metra's zone-based fare system, Winfield is in zone 4. As of 2018, Winfield is the 99th busiest of the 236 non-downtown stations in the Metra system, with an average of 496 weekday boardings.[1] Unless otherwise announced, inbound trains use the north platform and outbound trains use the south platform.

Winfield
Winfield station in October 2023.
General information
LocationJewell Road and Winfield Road
Winfield, Illinois
Coordinates41°52′12″N 88°09′24″W / 41.8700°N 88.1568°W / 41.8700; -88.1568
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks3
Construction
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zone4
History
Opened1980; 44 years ago (1980)[citation needed]
Passengers
2018496 (average weekday)[1]Decrease 2.2%
Rank99 out of 236[1]
Services
Preceding station Metra Following station
West Chicago
toward Elburn
Union Pacific West Wheaton
toward Ogilvie
Former services
Preceding station Chicago and North Western Railway Following station
West Chicago
toward Geneva
Galena Division Wheaton
toward Chicago
Location
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As of February 16, 2024, Winfield is served by 49 trains (25 inbound, 24 outbound) on weekdays, by all 20 trains (10 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays.

Winfield station is located at ground level and consists of two side platforms. Three tracks run between the platforms, though one does not access the station. There is an unstaffed station house next to the north track, which is open 24 hours. No bus connections are available at Winfield.

Surrounding area

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The station is within walking distance of Central DuPage Hospital.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Commuter Rail System Station Boarding/Alighting Count: Summary Results Fall 2018" (PDF). metrarail.com. April 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 May 2019.
  2. ^ Metra Railfan Tips - Union Pacific/West Line
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