The Village of Gilberts, incorporated in 1890, is located approximately 45 miles west of Chicago. Gilberts is located in KaneCounty. Major corridors in Gilberts include Randall Road and Route 72.  

School district 300 serves the residents of Gilberts for grades k-12. Elgin Community serves the area for higher education with an assortment of technical, vocational and 2-year degree programs.