Top TikTok Influencers in Chicago (2026)

Meet the top TikTok influencers in Chicago for 2026, the Chicago TikTokers building loyal audiences. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top TikTok Influencers in Chicago?

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

  1. 1. Dylan Kolak

    @dylan.kolakTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    @Gymshark @DFYNE DYL10 @myprotein KOLAK 📨👇🏼COACHING

    Hashtags#gymtok#real#trending#gymmotivation
    Followers852K
    Engagement rate2.9%
    Average likes24.7K
    Audience quality score83/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.5%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.6%
    Mexico18.0%
    India15.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness20.0%
    Fashion15.0%
    Dog Owner15.0%
  2. 2. Sophia Johnson 🥀

    @sophia_j0hnsonTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    ♥️🇺🇸 💌 👇Catch me on Facebook! 📸💜

    Hashtags#chicago#downtown#chicagodowntown#rooftop
    Followers784K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes2.3K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States33.0%
    Mexico20.6%
    India17.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.3%
    Photography14.3%
    Dog Owner10.2%
  3. 3. GringoMalandro

    @gringomalandroTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Founder Tren Del Agua Inc Personaje de comedia Venezuela • USA Chalequeo 🚂💧

    Hashtags#gringomalandro#trendelagua#venezuela#venezolanos
    Followers542K
    Engagement rate2.9%
    Average likes14.9K
    Audience quality score79/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    2025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Colombia28.6%
    Mexico26.4%
    Venezuela16.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner13.6%
    Food13.6%
    Fashion11.9%
  4. 4. paige marshall

    @paigemarshall_TikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    IL Live-mornings and night collab:

    Hashtags#tiktokshopcreatorpicks#boyfriend#rhode#sephora
    Mentions
    @rhode@rhode@sephora@sephora
    Followers244K
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes42
    Audience quality score50/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.1%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States28.7%
    Mexico18.1%
    India14.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Comicbooks19.7%
    Fitness9.9%
    Dog Owner9.9%
  5. 5. JP

    @jprobbertsTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Comedy & Entertainment

    Hashtags#howzitmybabes#stitch#justforlaughs
    Followers236K
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes1.4K
    Audience quality score58/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.6%
    India19.4%
    South Africa16.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion19.7%
    Yoga9.8%
    Mommy9.8%
  6. 6. HAILS

    @haileylaineeTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Lifestyle | Beauty | Fashion Chicago

    Hashtags#manon#scandigirl#scandinavia#scandinavianstyle
    Followers178K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes198
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.9%
    Mexico19.8%
    Canada16.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion18.1%
    Mommy14.5%
    Dog Owner12.1%
  7. 7. Kylie

    @kylieraeannTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    get ready with me 🪩🪽🦋 love you xo

    Followers135K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes170
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States26.9%
    India25.4%
    Nigeria13.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Blogger15.0%
    Fashion15.0%
    Food13.3%
  8. 8. Ohhpauli

    @ohhpauliTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Latina | A Colombia living in Chicago Fashion Journalist | Beauty and lifestyle

    Followers100K
    Engagement rate-
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score-
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.

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    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
  9. 9. Serenity Knowledge

    @serenityknowledgeTikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    Sharing knowledge for a better life. ⬇️ Are you a Free Thinker? ⬇️

    Hashtags#onthisday#lawofattraction#manifestation#manifesting
    Followers90.5K
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes15
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    2023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India25.0%
    United States23.4%
    Pakistan14.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner13.6%
    Fashion12.1%
    Fitness10.6%
  10. 10. Jaynie | NYC Creator

    @jayniem22TikTokUnited States, Illinois, Cook

    travel | fashion | lifestyle 💌: 📍 NYC

    Hashtags#nyc#christiantiktok#biblemuseum#thingsthathappened
    Followers70K
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes367
    Audience quality score59/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    2022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States22.7%
    United Kingdom20.0%
    Spain20.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food15.4%
    Sports13.5%
    Dog Owner9.6%

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How We Rank the Top TikTok Influencers in Chicago

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Who are the top TikTok influencers in Chicago in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top TikTok influencers in Chicago is Dylan Kolak with 852K followers, followed by Sophia Johnson and GringoMalandro. This ranking lists 35 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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Start with this ranking of 35 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 TikTok influencers 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 TikTok influencers in Chicago?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.8%. 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 TikTok influencers in Chicago charge per post?

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