The Chicago Bears look set to swap Illinois for Indiana, in a bid to build a $4 billion domed stadium in the suburbs.One of the NFL‘s oldest teams, the Bears have played in the Windy City since 1921, but are set to move away from the iconic Soldier Field.The Bears are ready to leave Soldier Field, with a new stadium site to be announcedGettyA state-of-the-art stadium project has been in the works since 2021, but with initial hopes of building a new facility on the lakefront dashed, the franchise appears set on departing Chicago.Initially, the Bears had their sights on Arlington Heights, Illinois, around 30 miles away from Soldier Field.But that plan has stalled, and Indiana has swooped in with a proposal to entice the team to relocate across state lines.The Bears have set a late spring/early summer deadline to announce a final decision over where to build their new stadium, which they had initially hoped to open as early as 2029.But wherever they end up, the team risks upsetting one of their own icons.NFL Hall of Famer makes feelings clear on Bears relocationLinebacker Brian Urlacher, who played his entire 13-season career at Solider Field, won’t be a fan of the domed stadium, regardless of where it’s built.“I do not like the Bears playing anywhere but Soldier Field,” the Hall of Famer, who was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2005, told Kevin Clark on This Is Football.“Even if they went to Arlington Heights, which is in Illinois, they’re going to be in a dome, and if they go to Indiana they’ll be in a dome.“I don’t like the idea of them playing in a dome anywhere.”Urlacher went on to explain that the Bears will lose a serious home field advantage, which from playing outdoors in Chicago winters, should they move from Soldier Field.Bears Hall of Famer Urlacher isn’t a fan of the team leaving ChicagoGettyHe believes Soldier Field boasts a big home advantageGetty“It’s the only advantage the Bears have,” he added.“If you go to Soldier Field in November, December, it’s gonna suck. The weather is not gonna be good. You’re not gonna like it.“And playing there, you practice in it, you get used to it, there’s some advantage to that.“That’s an advantage you’re taking away, if you build a dome.”Urlacher, it seems, is not alone in that feeling.Caleb Williams would lose ‘advantage’ if team moves from Soldier FieldFans have begged the Bears not to leave Soldier Field in recent months, and the Chicago weather was even discussed by former offensive coordinator Declan Doyle last season.Williams would lose a significant advantage if the Bears leave Soldier FieldGettyHe had no doubts that franchise quarterback Caleb Williams had an advantage over the teams that visit the Windy City, especially in the winter months.“We do feel like it’s an advantage for us because it does get windy,” Doyle, who has since departed the Bears for the Baltimore Ravens, told reporters.“We have to play in the elements and we feel like we have a quarterback that can cut the wind a little bit.“Regardless of where we’re playing or what the conditions are, we feel like he’s going to be able to throw the ball well.”NFL Stadium StatusOn the Move – Why is Roger Goodell allowing three of NFL’s most famous teams to build $8.8bn new homes and ditch diehard fans?Chicago Bears – NFL’s second-oldest team admits defeat as $5bn relocation from 102-year-old stadium confirmed in statementKansas City Chiefs – Chiefs owner issues response as Kansas City’s $4bn cross-state relocation plan hits roadblockJacksonville Jaguars – $5.6bn NFL team’s 150-mile relocation triggers unique rule exemption amid CBA conflictCleveland Browns – $2.6bn NFL stadium fraught with drama finally makes breakthrough as Super Bowl dream teasedTennessee Titans – Super Bowl 2030 host is unopened $2.2bn ‘cookie-cutter’ stadium that will be NFL’s smallestThe Bears, of course, can’t be expected to play at Soldier Field forever. It’s the oldest venue in the NFL, having opened in 1924, and has fallen behind many modern facilities.Chicago natives love their home field, and the advantage it gives Williams is no secret.But the team are set on a move to the suburbs, and are soon expected to announce whether their dome will be built in Illinois or Indiana.Stay up to date on all things NFL across our talkSPORT platforms – subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, opinion, exclusive interviews and our daily unfiltered, unscripted show ‘The S* Word, from 8am ET.