The Barrel Run® operates two Barrel Buses® / Barrel Trolleys® with capacities of 22 and 36 passengers. The wood staves, steel hoops, and curved shape resonates the feeling of a real barrel. The copper and brass handrails, lights, and accessories mimic the classic equipment used in the brewing and fermenting process. The vertically opening door was engineered to envision hidden cellars of the 1920’s prohibition era. The configuration of the Barrel Bus® / Barrel Trolley® is registered [as a service mark] in [the] U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Hop on our Beer Barrel Bus / Bourbon Barrel Bus / Whiskey Barrel Bus / Wine Barrel Bus for an Adventurous Experience! While on the bus, our experienced guides will give you a behind the scenes tour of Chicago and its abundant breweries, distilleries, and wineries. We also offer an entire Gangster Tour dedicated to Chicago’s pre-prohibition past where you will learn the gritty details of bootleggers and mobsters alike.
For larger group sizes, contact us for custom event options. Our two Barrel Buses can hold up to 58 guests! We can also add additional vehicles for larger events.
This is definitely a vibe! We had a ton of fun, the tour guide was knowledgeable and very nice, the Barrel Bus was one of the coolest things I have ever seen!
Had a great experience with the Barrel Run! The company was extremely easy to work with and helped us plan a really awesome day. David our driver was very kind and overall great energy to be around. Thanks again!
If you're a beer lover, then this is for you! The bus was incredible, our tour guide was funny and informative, and the beers/breweries were great. Definitely recommend this experience.
My group and I had an amazing time on The Barrel Run! From the very first email exchange to the closing of our event we were treated with the best customer service. David, Denise, and Danielle were extremely informative…
The Barrel Run is a very fun and exciting experience. The vehicle is classy and is a nice ride. The driver was very professional and courteous. He literally checked on all the passengers during the tours of each location.…
We had a super day, customised for just us. Visited great breweries, a top-notch distillery and finished at the jetty Beach House to round out our day. Hosts were knowledgeable and freely gave of their time, and our driver…
Loved the history and stops we went to on this event. Super easy to get a really good experience of breweries downtown and have a great time with friends.
We had such a great time on the brewery tour. Our hosts were very nice and friendly. Between the beer and the transportation in a barrel bus, it was 100% money well spent. I highly recommend it!!