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.

Offseason

NFL draft

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Game summaries

Week 1: at Green Bay Packers

Week 2: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 4: at New England Patriots

Week 5: at Dallas Cowboys

Week 6: vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 7: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 9: at Miami Dolphins

Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins

Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 12: vs. New York Jets

Week 13: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 14: at Detroit Lions

Week 15: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 16: at St. Louis Rams

Week 17: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers