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Top Vegan Influencers on Instagram in Chicago (2026)

Discover the top Vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago for 2026 and meet the Chicago plant-based Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top Vegan Influencers on Instagram in Chicago?

Explore the top Vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Chicago Instagrammers in the Vegan niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Teri Turner

    @nocrumbsleftInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    blogger, traveler, & mother who “doesn’t just stick to food.” Follow along for fabulous recipes & adventures!

    Mentions
    @heyimseptember@heyimseptember@cuyana@cuyana@merit@merit+3@jonesroadbeauty, @netflix, @celticseasalt
    Followers988K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes22.3K
    Audience quality score54/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States58.5%
    United Kingdom5.3%
    Australia5.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food41.1%
    Mommy16.3%
    Dog Owner14.0%

  2. 2. Anil Shah

    @shahaestheticsInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Dr. Anil Shah MD Chicago / NYC / Winnetka 5D Rhinoplasty & 5LayerNeck #rhinoplasty & facial surgery | neck surgery | 60 E 56th NY,NY 10022

    Hashtags#aestheticmedicine#nyc#chicago#medicalaesthetics
    Followers440K
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes41
    Audience quality score34/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States65.7%
    United Kingdom5.7%
    Hungary2.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Beauty14.9%
    Skincare13.5%
    Fitness12.2%

  3. 3. Gabriela Dimova

    @veggieworldrecipesInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    ✨easy & (mostly) healthy plant-based recipes✨ 🌱vegan for the animals 🦋personal @gabydimova

    Hashtags#healthyrecipes#dessert#snack#baking
    Mentions
    @edwardandsons@edwardandsons
    Followers407K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes876
    Audience quality score68/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.1%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States42.0%
    United Kingdom8.0%
    Australia5.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food52.4%
    Nutrition24.7%
    Vegan24.4%

  4. 4. Nidhi Bothra

    @naturallynidhiInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    🪴 Vegetarian food blogger & stylist 🪷 Healthy modern plant-based recipes 📸 @timesofindia @abcnews @yahoo @opentable @ndtv 💌🧿 DM to collab!

    Followers393K
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes2.4K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.5%
    2022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States33.7%
    India19.1%
    Canada19.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food19.7%
    Fashion16.9%
    Music11.3%

  5. 5. Briana Cisneros

    @brianacisnerosInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    @wellahairusa Brand Ambassador Education: @renegade_royals

    Hashtags#wellahair#behindthechaironeshot#bixie#shixie
    Mentions
    @audrinapatridge@audrinapatridge@wellahairusa@wellahairusa@renegade_royals@renegade_royals+6@arcscissors, @wellahair, @behindthechair_com, @nadinecrocker, @alekseybishop, @wellaeducation
    Followers376K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes5.6K
    Audience quality score76/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.6%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States47.1%
    Canada8.3%
    Italy5.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Hair Dresser41.8%
    Beauty31.7%
    Dog Owner8.5%

  6. 6. Charity Croff

    @charitycroffInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    SUPERSTAR RECORDING ARTIST I AM COLOSSAL 🐘🐘 “HMMGH!”💚💚🐘🐘 Gary, IN Raised. Based in📍LA

    Hashtags#coupl#moneyvsl#rapping#explorepage
    Mentions
    @vyrenetwork@vyrenetwork
    Followers313K
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes3.8K
    Audience quality score35/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States53.0%
    Jamaica4.8%
    Trinidad and Tobago3.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music16.0%
    Entrepreneur9.0%
    Mommy8.0%

  7. 7. YULIA PETRUS

    @yulia_petrusInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    fashion influencer chicago | designer | creative founder @petsrus_official pr: plant based

    Hashtags#sheinshoes#valentinescampaign#saveinstyle#loveshein
    Mentions
    @lounge_@lounge_@sheinofficial@sheinofficial@shein_us@shein_us
    Followers313K
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes74
    Audience quality score28/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States41.5%
    France7.7%
    Russia4.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.5%
    Fitness13.3%
    Photography12.1%

  8. 8. bond. as i am bond.

    @asiamnaturallyInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    licensed to repair damaged hair

    Hashtags#asiamchallenge
    Followers307K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes366
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.1%
    Haiti5.5%
    Jamaica5.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Hair Dresser27.8%
    Mommy14.4%
    Fashion8.6%

  9. 9. Josh Dixon

    @joshdixonInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    VC | Media Partner @profluenceco Alumni: @teamusa 🤸🏽‍♂️ @gostanford 🌲

    Hashtags#winter#travel#ski#heattherapy
    Mentions
    @blueskyauberge@blueskyauberge@aubergeresorts@aubergeresorts@visitutah@visitutah+2@aetherapparel, @hoka
    Followers258K
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes1.7K
    Audience quality score34/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.9%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States40.5%
    Iran4.5%
    Brazil4.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Sports13.3%
    Fashion13.3%
    Travel11.7%

  10. 10. Callie Simons

    @cal_thebakerInstagramUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    📍serving DC, MD, & VA 🗓️taking dessert orders for 2025/2026 🍰visit website below to order and/or to shop for supplies, recipes, eBooks, & more! 👇🏽✨

    Hashtags#dmvbaker#minidesserts#cakefavors#cakesofinstagram
    Mentions
    @hersheys@hersheys@oluchizelda@oluchizelda@sonyasimonemua@sonyasimonemua
    Followers247K
    Engagement rate1.5%
    Average likes8.3K
    Audience quality score74/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States43.7%
    Canada5.6%
    Puerto Rico5.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food29.8%
    Baker29.8%
    Mommy9.9%

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How We Rank the Top Vegan Influencers on Instagram in Chicago

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago is Teri Turner with 988K followers, followed by Anil Shah and Gabriela Dimova. This ranking lists 261 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 261 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.4%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do vegan influencers on Instagram in Chicago charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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