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Although the town wasn't incorporated until 1921, its history dates back to the 1830s, when it was dubbed Gary's Mill after an early pioneer. (The name still exists in a two mile stretch of road.) In 1873, the town assumed its current designation from Winfield Scott, a U.S. Army general and Whig Party candidate for president in 1852.
It's only a slight exaggeration to say that finding parking in Chicago takes longer than taking the train from Winfield. That's why many commuters make their home in this incorporated village. If you want to join their ranks, expect a respite from crowds, noise and graffiti. You won't even have to leave the hamlet for after-work amusement if you like the natural fun of forest preserves and waterways. View Winfield City Guide