As an Instacart shopper in Chicago, IL, you can choose from two different shopper roles: a full-service shopper or an in-store shopper. Each has different benefits and requirements: Full-Service Shopper in Chicago, IL: A full-service shopper is a contract role with Instacart and requires a car in order to deliver to customers' doors. As a full-service shopper, you have control over where, when, and how much you shop. In-Store Shopper in Chicago, IL: An in-store shopper prepares orders inside one store as an Instacart employee and does not require a car. As an in-store shopper, you can schedule shifts up to 29 hours/week.