Gilberts, IL is a small village located in Kane County, Illinois. It is known for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The village has a population of 7,664 according to the 2020 census. While Gilberts does not have any public transportation such as light rail or bus systems, there are still many transportation options available. There are taxi services that are available throughout the area and many people choose to ride their bikes or walk for short trips. For longer trips, residents have access to car rentals and train services nearby for convenient travel outside of Gilberts. Additionally, Chicago O'Hare International Airport is only 26 miles away from Gilberts making it easy for residents to take flights to other destinations if necessary.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Gilberts takes 33.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Gilberts get to work:
- 85.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.6% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit