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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Simone_l
Apr 19, 2026
Unique Beer experience - I am obsessed with the Barrel bus. It was so cool and unique. It was the perfect way to visit the breweries of the city. Our driver, Ted, was very friendly and had great stories to tell about the brew history in the city. If you a beer lover, this is the tour for you!
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Georgina_s
Apr 14, 2026
A great way to spend an afternoon in Chicagoo - We had a great afternoon with some friendly people. The tour guide and driver were great fun and we visited some local breweries and sampled some great beers. We were not limited to beer, and we purchased some snacks and cocktails at Haymarket brew pub
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Cassie_s
Mar 14, 2026
The best! - The best tour ever!!!! Ted is amazing guide!!!I recommend it to all adults! It was a blast and our group was the best!
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Owen_d
Feb 22, 2026
Just hope a lot of your... - Just hope a lot of your group doesn’t show up. You’ll get a lotta free beer at the last brewery. Had a great time
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Teresa_g
Feb 15, 2026
It was great to see some... - It was great to see some of Chicago you don’t normally see. The first stop was the best! The beer choices were the best.
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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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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).