- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for rates
Kendell A. said
“Ellen is kind, professional and talented. Our guests enjoyed getting their caricatures drawn which provided a fun, festive element to our party. ”
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53 Caricaturists serving Chicago, IL
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist
- 24 miles from Chicago
- $125 per hour
Kendal D. said
“Our guests loved getting their portraits done and it was such a unique experience compared to a Photo Booth. Appreciate Marlene was even able to extend her time with us! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for rates
Grace C. said
“Barton is exceptionally talented and so easy to work with. He’s very responsive to questions and very organized. He was definitely a crowd favorite at my event!! I would not hesitate to hire him... ”
- Merrillville, IN
- Caricaturist
- 31 miles from Chicago
- $200 and up
Tirrell T. said
“Albert was great! He was on time and all of our families enjoyed his positive energy and artwork. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- $80-$125/hr. sliding scale per project
Carola L. said
“He was punctual. Had a system in place which is appreciated. Guests left with an extra gift(drawings). We enjoyed it. ”
- Flossmoor, IL
- Caricaturist
- 23 miles from Chicago
- $150.00 per hour.
Dana S. said
“This was our 2nd time using Ernest (the 1st time was our wedding in 2022) so I knew he would be a great addition to my mom’s 65th birthday celebration. He was on time and draws extremely fast. We... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for rates
Alexandra S. said
“What can I say. Hurtado is an unbelievable artist and an incredible guy. He did our wedding and people LOVED it. His drawings were hilarious and phenomenal. Cannot recommend him enough. Thanks so much... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- $125 per hour
Karen S. said
“Everything turn out great. Sol was on time and professional. The kids and adults loved it. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for rates
Becky C. said
“Fine-Tooned Caricatures provided caricature drawings at our company picnic and everyone loved them! Great addition to our annual event. ”
- Forest Park, IL
- Caricaturist
- 9 miles from Chicago
- $125 per hour
Kaleb C. said
“Mallory did a fantastic job for our company Happy Hour. She was great to work with, let the subject choose if they wanted the pictures more 'cute' or more 'funny', and then nailed the caricature - I... ”
Sibsartstudio
3 Verified bookings- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- $125
I am a professional artist that is great at doing realistic caricatures. I am a artist/illustrator. I have had numerous corporate clients like NIKE,...
- Wood Dale, IL
- Caricaturist
- 19 miles from Chicago
- Contact for rates
Mileena C. said
“Bruce was incredible! He was very communicative, jumped in and set up right away, and made every session with our students/families a JOYFUL experience. Our guests loved chatting with him and having... ”
- Beecher, IL
- Caricaturist
- 37 miles from Chicago
- $120 - $140 per hour / 2 hour minimum
Jessica B. said
“Tom was professional and very nice! He did a wonderful job on the drawings and guests really had a great time getting their drawing done! Will definitely use Tom again for my next event! ”
- Beach Park, IL
- Caricaturist
- 39 miles from Chicago
- Caricatures are $135-$155 per hour
Kaitlyn H. said
“Liz is an amazing artist that came to our baby shower for four hours and all the guest love happy and excited for their image. She work diligently on a large crowd and did beautiful work. Her... ”
- Skokie, IL
- Kids DJ / Caricaturist
- 12 miles from Chicago
- $150 and up
Sydney P. said
“We hired a balloon artist for my son’s third birthday and it was so much fun. He took special requests and even made extras for the kids to take home and some fun ones for the adults to wear as hats... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Tarot Reader / Caricaturist
- $25-$50 per hour
Astin H. said
“From the time Madame Cyann walked in the door she had such a fun and carefree energy. She came prepared and was flexible as my main model was late, so she opted to randomly body paint attendees of the... ”
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Quick facts for Caricaturists in Chicago, IL
49,035 quotes sent
In the past year, Caricaturists have sent 49,035 quotes to event planners.
7th most popular
Caricaturists rank #7 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 8,181 Caricaturist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
2.2 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 2.2 days (on average) to hire a Caricaturist.
Chicago ranks #1
Chicago is the most popular city for Caricaturists requests in Illinois.
Popular events
Caricaturists are typically hired for Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, and Wedding Receptions in Chicago, IL.
Illinois ranks #4
Illinois is the 4th most popular state for Caricaturists requests in the United States.
Past events for Caricaturists in Chicago, IL
Good Value
Caricaturist
4.0
November 8, 2025
1.5 hour
Was early with plenty of time to set up. Provided all the materials they needed, I was only required to provide table and chairs. Had packaging for the art they produced for guests to bring content home protected. Artist made about 5 pieces (all of couples) in 75 minutes
Event total
$190
Funny, Talented, and Popular
Caricaturist
5.0
January 3, 2026
3 hours
Marlene was a nice addition to our event. She’s funny and personable, and a good number of guests took advantage of the service. If you’re looking for some high value, low-key interactive entertainment, she’s a good choice.
Event total
$375
Amazing
Caricaturist
5.0
January 25, 2026
2.5 hours
Bruce was fantastic! He was so nice and pleasant to have at the party, and everyone loved their caricatures. The drawings were amazing and added such a fun touch to the event. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for something unique and memorable!
Event total
$210
About booking Caricaturists in Chicago, IL
Caricatures are a really unique party entertainment option to keep your guests engaged. It also leaves them with a really fun souvenir to remember your event by. You can hire a caricature artist for all types of occasions from wedding receptions and birthday parties to corporate events and product launches. Find the perfect caricaturist on GigSalad!
The cost of hiring a professional caricaturist in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on the number of guests, the detail of the drawing, and the artist’s skill level. Talented artists with years of experience drawing caricatures may charge more than those just starting out. Simple drawings in black and white will likely cost less than more elaborate art in color. Contact local caricaturists to get a quote customized for your event.
While browsing profiles for Chicago caricaturists, be sure to look through photos to get a feel for their artistic style. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience working at events like yours. When talking with artists, discuss important details like expected guest numbers, venue setup, arrival times, and any other unique aspect of your event. If you’re hiring them for wedding entertainment or any other formal affair, you should also go over preferred attire.
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Caricaturists serving the Chicago, IL area
These Caricaturists serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.