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About Gilman

Gilman is a small farming town along I-57, about 80 miles south of Chicago. Exit 283 connects to US Route 24, which runs through the center of town. Most visitors are passing through on I-57 between Chicago and downstate Illinois. The restored 1891 Gilman Opera House still hosts live theater performances downtown.

Where is Gilman on the map?

Gilman is in United States, at 40.763, -87.998 - about 33 km north-east of Melvin, IL.

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The closest airport to Gilman is Chicago Midway International Airport, 128 km (about 1 h 47 min by car).

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