Chicago Craft Brewery: Barrel Bus Tour

Experience the thriving craft brewery scene in Chicago on this all-inclusive barrel bus tour. Visit three breweries, tour a production facility, and sample local brews.

Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Barrel Run - We pick-up across the street from the Rainforest Cafe. Come up to The Barrel Bus and our Guide will get you checked-in.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • 45-55 ounces of craft beer
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by climate-controlled barrel bus
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

There’s no better time to be a beer enthusiast, and with its lively brewing community and an array of must-visit beer bars, Chicago is a beer lover’s paradise. Explore three of its craft breweries in this comprehensive 3.5-4 hour excursion, including a behind-the-scenes tour of one brewery’s production site and numerous tastings of local beers. Adding a…

Location
600 N Clark St
North Clark Street
Departure Point: Address: 600 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654 Our bus will arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to departure. We will park outside of McDonald's, across the street from the Rainforest Cafe.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Linda_m
Jan 12, 2026
It was an amazing... - It was an amazing experience! Would recommend it for everyone who loves beer! Super guide and well organised
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Laura_r
Dec 28, 2025
Awesome way to visit... - Awesome way to visit different breweries without having to worry about directions, driving, or logistics; we had a great time and enjoyed a good selection of beer; our driver was a wonderful host; thank you!
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Global17701648950
Dec 21, 2025
A choice we'll made - We needed a last minute activity for a quick run up to Chicago. My son found this when searching for a brewery tour. The more we thought about it the more excited we got. Upon arrival, we got into A WHISKEY BARREL!!!! Ted was out tour guide. He was so nice and funny and told great stories to make the travel fun. We are so absolutely happy we did this. Ted said they mix up the breweries from time to time. We loved our selections. Perfect amount of time spent.
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Joseph
Dec 21, 2025
Fun time visiting breweries - Ted picked 3 great breweries for us to visit and had nice tidbits of information about each as well as facts about Chicago’s history with alcohol. Would recommend doing this experience to anyone that likes craft beer.
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U3400uwcharlotteh
Dec 17, 2025
Fun, Cozy and Lively Spot - The Barrel Run is cozy and lively spot with a great neighborhood vibe. Barrel drive was fun and the craft beer selection is impressive, and the food pairs perfectly with the drink. Great place to fun and must visit for specially for beer lovers.
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W3565azjenniferm
Nov 30, 2025
Do not hesitate! Awesome tour - Literally one of the funnest things we’ve ever done in Chicago! Highly recommend! All the breweries were amazing and the group got along great. Ted was our guide/driver and was fantastic!
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Hope_c
Nov 29, 2025
We had a blast!! unique... - We had a blast!! unique transportation - so much fun! The stops along the way were awesome and the pubs were so welcoming! Great variety of beers and the host was terrific! Definitely recommend!
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Jeff_m
Nov 29, 2025
Awesome Brew Tour! - We’re local to Chicago and this was an amazing way to visit breweries and meet people from al over the world who were visiting Chicago. Our guide Ted was exceptional and made the trip fun with local stories of the history of Chicago’s temperance and prohibition era. Highly recommend this for locals and travelers. This would make a great corporate team bonding event too.
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Dieseldog2014
Nov 26, 2025
Must do so much fun - This should be a must do when visiting Chicago it was so much fun driving around in a wine barrel and we met 2 of our now good friends while on this tour so even better
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Gregory_b
Nov 24, 2025
Fun tour in an awesome ride! - This was a fantastic tour in a very cool ride! Our guide, Ted, was awesome and very knowledgable and brought us to three excellent breweries. We've done a lot of brewery tours and this one is definitely at the top of the list, well worth your time and more than worth the cost. Cheers!
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).