Police said the shooting happened in the Ashburn neighborhood's 8300-block of South Kedzie Avenue just before 4:15 a.m.
As the vehicle was moving, another car passed by, and someone inside opened fire, police said.
The victim, shot in the body, was transported to Christ Hospital in critical condition.
Area detectives are investigating. Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.
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