1997 Chicago Bears season

1997 Chicago Bears season
Head coachDave Wannstedt
Home stadiumSoldier Field
Results
Record4–12
Division place5th NFC Central
PlayoffsDid not qualify

The 1997 Chicago Bears season was their 78th regular season completed in the National Football League (NFL). The team finished with a 4–12 record under head coach Dave Wannstedt. It was the team's first 4-win season since they posted a 4–10 record in 1975. The team allowed a franchise-record 421 points in 1997.