Because their location is in the central part of the US.
they used to be an NFC central team, but since 2002 changed to be an NFC North team.
The Bears were a member of the NFC Central division until the NFL realigned in 2002.
The Detroit Lions are in the NFC. They are in the NFC North division.
18 times through the beginning of the 2013 season.
The Chicago Bears play in the NFC Norris North division.
The Chicago Bears in 2007.
No, the Bears are in only the NFC North along with the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.
Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears
In 2006, against the Chicago Bears
Yes, they do. The Chicago Bears are a professional football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the National Football League (NFL).
The NFC champion for the 2006 season was the Chicago Bears. The Bears wound up losing the the Indianapolis Colts, 29-17, in Super Bowl XLI.
Mark Bortz has: Played Himself - Chicago Bears Guard in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - 219th Overall Pick in "1983 NFL Draft" in 1983. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Guard in "1984 NFC Championship Game" in 1985. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Guard in "1985 NFC Championship Game" in 1986. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Left Guard in "Super Bowl XX" in 1986. Played Himself - Chicago Bears Guard in "1988 NFC Championship Game" in 1989.