Chicago Bears fans pledge their undying support — even Indiana: ‘We’ll follow them there, everywhere’

Fans arrive before the Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Ridvan Alka, left, laughs as he tailgates outside with friends outside of Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoff game on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

The Chicago Bears take the field to face the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) to face the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Darrell B., left, and Anitra Smith dance and sing as they tailgate outside of Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoff game on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stays warm on the field before the Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears coach Ben Johnson greets his players before facing the Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, left, prepares to face the Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Fans take pictures with an “It’s Chicago” sign before the Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Fans arrive before the Chicago Bears face the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

A Bears fan dances outside outside of Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoff game on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

A fan carries a Rams colored trashcan outside as fans tailgate outside of Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoff game on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) takes the field to face the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, in an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren watches warmups before a playoff game against the Rams on Jan. 18, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams fans arrive Jan. 18, 2026, before an NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)