Chicago Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour

Overview

There’s never been a better time to be a beer drinker — and Chicago, with its thriving brewery scene and many destination-worthy beer bars, is the perfect city for suds lovers. Visit three of its craft breweries on this all-inclusive, 3.5-4hour tour, where you’ll get to tour one brewery production facility and enjoy copious samples of local brews. To keep things interesting, you’ll travel in a barrel-shaped bus. Morning and evening departure times are both available.

City: Chicago

Sun 30 Nov

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Starting at $99.60

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Sun 30 Nov

Starting at $99.60

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

45-55 ounces of craft beer

Live commentary on board

Transport by climate-controlled barrel bus

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 21 years
Please note this experience has a minimum number of travelers required to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be offered a tour at another time or a full refund.
Closed Toe Shoes required in order to experience the production facility tour at one brewery.

What To Expect

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (282)

I8194DHmonicac

Dec 2024

Great way to enjoy craft beer tastings, learn about brewery process and travel in authentic beer barrel bus! Definitely recommend!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you. We are happy you had a good time on our Barrel Bus and hope to see you again!

KatG_13

Dec 2024

This was phenomenal! Ted, the guide, was terrific, the bus is the best use of a mechanical engineering degree, and the concept just works. We had a mix of tourists and locals. Would do this again!!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you. Our Barrel Bus is truly one-of-a-kind. We are glad you enjoyed your time and hope to see you again on The Barrel Run.

JessiTweedy

Dec 2024

The barrel run was such a fun experience, especially riding in the barrel bus. We did the private tour and got to play our own music. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had great conversation stopped at some nice breweries and overall had a really nice time definitely a fun thing to do with a group. I highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you Jessica. We are happy you enjoyed your time on The Barrel Bus. We hope to see you and your group again!