1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago
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DateFebruary 7–13
Edition6th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw34S / 16D
| 1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 7–13 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 34S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Venue | International Amphitheatre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Chris Evert | |
| Doubles | |
| Rosie Casals / Chris Evert | |
The 1977 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago in the United States that was part of the 1977 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from February 7 through February 13, 1977.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]
Singles
Chris Evert defeated 
Margaret Court 6–1, 6–3
- It was Evert's 3rd singles title of the year and the 70th of her career.
Doubles
Rosie Casals / Chris Evert defeated Margaret Court / 
Betty Stöve 6–3, 6–4