Three Wine Tour Routes from Chicago
Royal Carriage runs three primary wine-tour routes with chauffeured transportation:
- Three Oaks Michigan / Harbor Country (1.5 hr drive each way)
- Galena Illinois (2.5 hr drive each way)
- Lake Geneva Wisconsin (1.5 hr drive each way)
Each route works as a day trip with 3-4 winery stops, lunch, and return. 8-hour minimum for any of these, driving + tasting time + return takes the full day.
Pricing, Upfront Day Trip
| Vehicle | Capacity | 8-Hour Tour | Per Person (20 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 | $1,120 | $153 |
| Mercedes Sprinter (executive) | 14 | $1,432 | $114 |
| Party Bus 20-pax | 20 | $2,000 | $100 |
| Party Bus 30-pax | 30 | $2,800 | $106 |
For groups of 8+, the Sprinter or party bus is the right pick. Upfront pricing includes chauffeur, tolls (no gratuity added), parking. Weekday savings Mon–Thu.
Book a wine tour or call (224) 801-3090.
Three Oaks Michigan, The Most Popular Route
Three Oaks (Harbor Country) is 90 minutes from downtown via I-94. It has:
- 6+ wineries within a 15-mile radius
- Lunch options at vineyard restaurants
- Walking-distance galleries between tastings
- Reasonable group reservations at most properties
Typical Three Oaks Itinerary
- 9:00 AM, pickup home (1-2 stops max)
- 10:30 AM, Round Barn Winery (tastings + lunch reservation)
- 12:30 PM, Lemon Creek Vineyards
- 2:00 PM, Tabor Hill Winery (often best tasting room)
- 3:30 PM, Heart of the Vineyard or local brewery
- 5:00 PM, return drive
- 7:00 PM, drop home
Some wineries require advance group reservation for 10+. We help coordinate.
Galena, The Long-Drive Choice
Galena is 2.5 hours from Chicago via I-90. The trade-off: longer drive but historic-charm setting + premium wineries.
Galena Itinerary
- 9:00 AM, pickup
- 11:30 AM, Galena Cellars Vineyard (lunch + tasting)
- 1:30 PM, Massbach Ridge Winery
- 3:00 PM, Rocky Waters Vineyard
- 4:30 PM, historic Galena downtown stop
- 5:30 PM, return drive
- 8:00 PM, drop home
11-hour day. Best for groups wanting a day-immersion experience, not just tastings.
Lake Geneva Wisconsin
Lake Geneva is 90 minutes from Chicago via I-94. Different vibe, more lake-resort + winery hybrid:
- Geneva Lake Brewing Co (brewery + tasting)
- Studio Winery (smaller, intimate)
- Lake Geneva downtown for shopping/lunch
- Geneva Lake boat tour (optional add-on)
Most Lake Geneva trips combine 2-3 tastings + lunch + lake stop = 8-9 hours.
Group Coordination Tips
- Reservations help, most wineries appreciate advance notice for groups of 10+
- Lunch stop at vineyard, combines food + tasting; saves a separate dinner stop
- Designated bus snacks, water, fruit, cheese travel well between stops
- BYOB on bus is legal but most groups don't bring extra (you're tasting at every stop)
- Tipping: 15-20% of trip total at end of day
What's Included in Royal Carriage Wine Tours
- Premium leather seating for full capacity
- LED lighting (cooler ambient, soft daytime mode)
- Bluetooth/USB sound
- Privacy partition
- Tinted windows
- Coolers (for water + group snacks)
- USB charging at every seat
- Restroom on board (party bus only, Sprinters don't have)
- Backup vehicle on-call
Booking Lead Time
- Summer Saturdays (June-September): 4-6 weeks out
- Fall harvest weekends (October): 6-8 weeks (peak demand)
- Spring weekends: 2-4 weeks
- Mid-week trips: 1-2 weeks fine
Book a wine tour or call (224) 801-3090.
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What areas do you serve?+
All of Chicago and suburbs within 60 miles, including O'Hare, Midway, North Shore, western suburbs, and Indiana border towns. Long-distance trips to Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and downstate Illinois available.
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All rates are quoted upfront. Gratuity is not added. Fees show before you pay.
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