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Day Trips from Joliet: Breweries & Craft Beer

The best breweries and craft beer destinations within driving distance of Joliet, IL. Taprooms, brewery tours, and beer gardens that are worth the drive. Real ratings, drive times, and booking links included.

12 breweries near Joliet

Blind Corner Brewery, Naperville, IL 60540

Blind Corner Brewery

Naperville, IL 60540

Just 46 min from Joliet, rated 5.0 stars, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

46 min5.0 (24)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Sundial Brewing and Blending, Barrington, IL 60010

Sundial Brewing and Blending

Barrington, IL 60010

Just 1 hr 7 min from Joliet, rated 4.9 stars, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

1 hr 7 min4.9 (62)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Printer's Row Brewing, Chicago, IL 60630

Printer's Row Brewing

Chicago, IL 60630

Just 56 min from Joliet, rated 4.9 stars by 137 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

56 min4.9 (137)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Gnosis Brewing, Merrillville, IN 46410

Gnosis Brewing

Merrillville, IN 46410

Just 55 min from Joliet, rated 4.9 stars, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

55 min4.9 (98)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Fulcra Brewing Company, Sawyer, MI 49125

Fulcra Brewing Company

Sawyer, MI 49125

Just 1 hr 26 min from Joliet, rated 4.9 stars, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

1 hr 26 min4.9 (40)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Go Brewing, Naperville, IL 60540

Go Brewing

Naperville, IL 60540

Just 46 min from Joliet, rated 4.9 stars by 450 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

46 min4.9 (450)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Midwest Coast Brewing Company, Chicago, IL 60612

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

Chicago, IL 60612

Just 53 min from Joliet, rated 4.8 stars by 279 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

53 min4.8 (279)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Industry Ales Brewpub, Chicago, IL 60604

Industry Ales Brewpub

Chicago, IL 60604

Just 52 min from Joliet, rated 4.8 stars by 336 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

52 min4.8 (336)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Harbor Brewing Company, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Harbor Brewing Company

Lake Villa, IL 60046

Just 1 hr 28 min from Joliet, rated 4.8 stars by 161 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

1 hr 28 min4.8 (161)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Goose Island Taproom, Chicago, IL 60612

Goose Island Taproom

Chicago, IL 60612

Just 53 min from Joliet, rated 4.8 stars by 1,152 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

53 min4.8 (1,152)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Hop District Community Brewing Co., La Grange Park, IL 60526

Hop District Community Brewing Co.

La Grange Park, IL 60526

Just 42 min from Joliet, rated 4.8 stars by 111 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

42 min4.8 (111)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Hop Butcher For The World, Chicago, IL 60618

Hop Butcher For The World

Chicago, IL 60618

Just 1 hr 4 min from Joliet, rated 4.8 stars by 206 visitors, known for excellent food, drink, and local flavor.

1 hr 4 min4.8 (206)Food & Wine$25 - $75

Best time to visit: Year-round, but harvest season (Sep-Oct) is peak for wineries and farm-to-table.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breweries Day Trips from Joliet

What are the best breweries near Joliet, IL?

The best breweries near Joliet include craft taprooms, production breweries with tours, and beer gardens with food. Check the cards above for top-rated spots with drive times and direct links.

Are there brewery tours near Joliet?

Yes. Many breweries near Joliet offer guided tours of their production facilities, often including tastings. Use the "Book Activities" button to find organized brewery tour packages that include transportation.

Can I visit multiple breweries in one day trip from Joliet?

Absolutely. Several brewery regions near Joliet have multiple taprooms within walking distance or a short drive of each other. Plan a designated driver or book a guided beer tour for the safest multi-stop experience.

What is the best time to visit breweries near Joliet?

Breweries are great year-round. Summer and fall weekends are busiest, especially at spots with outdoor seating or beer gardens. Weekday visits mean less crowding and more time chatting with brewers.

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